Philippians 1:16–18
The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
The one preach Christ of contention, not syncerely, supposing to adde affliction to my bonds:
But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
But the other of loue, knowing that I am set for the defence of the Gospel.
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
What then? Notwithstanding euery way, whether in pretence, or in trueth: Christ is preached, and I therein doe reioyce, yea, and will reioyce.
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From verse 16
- 2 Corinthians 2:17Rank 1 from verse 16
- 2 Corinthians 4:1–2Rank 2 from verse 16
1THEREFORE seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;
2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
1¶ Therefore, seeing we haue this ministery, as we haue receiued mercie wee faint not:
2But haue renounced the hidden things of †dishonesty, not walking in craftines, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the trueth, commending our selues to euery mans conscience, in the sight of God.
- Philippians 1:10Rank 4 from verse 16
- Philippians 1:12Rank 5 from verse 16
- Philippians 1:7Rank 6 from verse 16
7Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
7Euen as it is meete for mee to thinke this of you all, because I ‖haue you in my heart, in as much as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the Gospel, ye all are ‖partakers of my grace.
- Psalms 69:26Rank 7 from verse 16
From verse 17
- 2 Timothy 1:11–12Rank 1 from verse 17
11Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
12For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
11Whereunto I am appointed a Preacher, and an Apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles.
12For the which cause I also suffer these things; neuerthelesse, I am not ashamed: for I know whom I haue ‖beleeued, and I am perswaded that he is able to keepe that which I haue committed vnto him against that day.
- Philippians 2:3Rank 2 from verse 17
- 1 Corinthians 9:16–17Rank 3 from verse 17
16For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!
17For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me.
16For though I preach the Gospel, I haue nothing to glorie of: for necessitie is laid vpon mee, yea, woe is vnto me, if I preach not the Gospel.
17For if I doe this thing willingly, I haue a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the Gospel is committed vnto me.
- 2 Timothy 4:6–7Rank 4 from verse 17
6For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
6For I am now readie to bee offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7I haue fought a good fight, I haue finished my course, I haue kept the faith.
- 1 Timothy 2:7Rank 5 from verse 17
- 2 Timothy 4:16Rank 6 from verse 17
- Acts 26:24Rank 9 from verse 17
- Galatians 2:7–8Rank 10 from verse 17
7But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter;
8(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mighty in me toward the Gentiles:)
7But contrariwise, when they saw that the Gospel of the vncircumcision was committed vnto me, as the Gospel of the circumcision was vnto Peter:
8(For he that wrought effectually in Peter to the Apostleship of the circumcision, the same was mightie in me towards the Gentiles.)
- Luke 21:14Rank 11 from verse 17
- Philippians 1:7Rank 12 from verse 17
7Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
7Euen as it is meete for mee to thinke this of you all, because I ‖haue you in my heart, in as much as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the Gospel, ye all are ‖partakers of my grace.
- Romans 1:13–17Rank 13 from verse 17
13Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.
14I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
15So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
17For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
13Now I would not haue you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come vnto you, (but was let hitherto) that I might haue some fruit ‖among you also, euen as among other Gentiles.
14I am debter both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians, both to the wise, and to the vnwise.
15So, as much as in mee is, I am ready to preach the Gospel to you that are at Rome also.
16For I am not ashamed of the Gopel of Christ: for it is the power of God vnto saluation, to euery one that beleeueth, to the Iew first, and also to the Greeke.
17For therein is the righteousnesse of God reueiled from faith to faith: as it is written, *The iust shall liue by faith.
From verse 18
- Mark 9:38–40Rank 2 from verse 18
38¶ And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us: and we forbad him, because he followeth not us.
39But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me.
40For he that is not against us is on our part.
38¶ *And Iohn answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out deuils in thy Name, and he followeth not vs, and we forbade him, because he followeth not vs.
39But Iesus said, Forbid him not, *for there is no man, which shall doe a miracle in my Name, that can lightly speake euill of me.
40For he that is not against vs, is on our part.
- 1 Corinthians 15:11Rank 3 from verse 18
- Philippians 1:14–17Rank 4 from verse 18
14And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.
15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
16The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
17But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
14And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident, by my bonds, are much more bold to speake the word without feare.
15Some in deed preach Christ, euen of enuie and strife, and some also of good will.
16The one preach Christ of contention, not syncerely, supposing to adde affliction to my bonds:
17But the other of loue, knowing that I am set for the defence of the Gospel.
- 1 Corinthians 14:15Rank 5 from verse 18
15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
15What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and wil pray with vnderstanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the vnderstanding also.
- Matthew 23:13Rank 6 from verse 18
13¶ But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.
13¶ But *woe vnto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; for yee shut vp the kingdom of heauen against men: For yee neither goe in your selues, neither suffer ye them that are entring, to goe in.
- 2 John 1:9–11Rank 7 from verse 18
9Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
10If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
11For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
9Whosoeuer transgresseth and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God: hee that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Sonne.
10If there come any vnto you, and bring not this doctrine, receiue him not into your house, neither bid him, God speed.
11For hee that biddeth him God speed, is partaker of his euill deeds.
- Mark 12:40Rank 8 from verse 18
- 1 Corinthians 10:19Rank 9 from verse 18
- Romans 3:9Rank 11 from verse 18
- Romans 6:15Rank 12 from verse 18
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Philippians 1:16
To proclaim, announce, publish, declare, or teach a message openly.
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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
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contention
Strife, dispute, quarrelling, rivalry, or opposition.
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Honestly; with real purity of heart; without simulation or disguise; unfeignedly.
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Laying down or imagining to exist or be true; stating as a case that may be; imagining; receiving as true.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
To join or put with something else; to increase by bringing or giving more.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Binding ties or obligations. Sense 2: Conditions of servitude, restraint, or captivity.
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contension
Strife, dispute, quarrelling, rivalry, or opposition.
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Philippians 1:17
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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Sense 1: Perceiving, understanding, recognizing, or being acquainted with. Sense 2: Having knowledge or skill.
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1. To put or place a person or thing in a position, relation, or condition; when passive, to be so placed, fixed, or adorned. 2. To establish, fix, appoint, assign, prescribe, or determine. 3. To arrange, prepare, present, display, or put in order or array. 4. To direct, turn, or firmly apply the face, heart, eyes, mind, affection, or action toward something. 5. To start, advance, send out, proceed on a course or work, or make an attack, as in set forward, set forth, or set upon where those meanings apply. 6. To value or esteem; or, in set at nought or set light by, to despise. 7. Of the sun, to go down.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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Sense 1: Protection from attack or harm; a means of defending. Sense 2: An answer made against an accusation.
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Good news or glad tidings; especially the proclaimed word of God concerning Jesus Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation, including that Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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Philippians 1:18
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notwithstanding
Nevertheless; yet; in spite of what has just been stated.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Which of two. Sense 2: Introducing alternatives or uncertainty.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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1. That which is true; conformity to fact or reality. 2. Faithfulness. 3. God's revealed word.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828
Proclaimed, announced, or publicly taught.
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In, within, during, or concerning that place, person, thing, condition, time, or matter previously mentioned.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. To be glad, take joy, delight, or exult; to express gladness. 2. To make glad or cause to rejoice.
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1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.
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An outward show or professed reason used to conceal a different motive.
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15Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
15Some in deed preach Christ, euen of enuie and strife, and some also of good will.
16The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:
16The one preach Christ of contention, not syncerely, supposing to adde affliction to my bonds:
Selected passage17But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.
17But the other of loue, knowing that I am set for the defence of the Gospel.
Selected passage18What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
18What then? Notwithstanding euery way, whether in pretence, or in trueth: Christ is preached, and I therein doe reioyce, yea, and will reioyce.
Selected passage19For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
19For I know that this shall turne to my saluation through your prayer, and the supplie of the spirit of Iesus Christ,